Off the Beaten Path Series
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and take a hike for some nature therapy. Please adhere to all current CDC and NJDOH social distancing guidelines. All hikes approximately 1.5 - 2.5 hours roundtrip.
2022 Hiking Schedule
Registration form
- Week 1
April 26, 2022 6 p.m.
April 30, 2022 9 a.m.
National Wildlife Refuge
Parking at 1547 Route 565
Dagmar Dale Trail (Easy/Moderate)
- Week 2
May 3, 2022 6 p.m.
May 7, 2022 9 a.m.
Wawayanda State Park
Parking at the end of Cherry Ridge Rd in Highland Lakes
Tombstone Trail Off Turkey Ridge (Moderate)
- Week 3
May 10, 2022 6 p.m.
May 14, 2022 9 a.m.
Historic Williams Farm and Mine Trails
Meet at Access Rd. gate on Route 638 (at pipeline), Highland Lakes (only accessible with group hike)
Discover the Williams Village and Mine (Easy/Moderate)
- Week 4
May 17, 2022 6 p.m.
May 21, 2022 9 a.m.
NJ Audobon Trails (A truly hidden gem!!!)
Parking Area Access Rd located on 90 degree bend of Lounsberry Hollow Rd
Janet Van Gelder Wildlife Sanctuary (Moderate)
- Bonus Hike Day
May 31, 2022 6 p.m.
June 4, 2022 9 a.m.
Appalachian Trail Adventures Beyond Vernon
Libertyville Rd to Sunrise Mountain (7.1 Miles R/T) Parking at Libertyville Rd Trailhead
Through High Point State Park to Stokes State Forest